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7:50 pm
January 7, 2011
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Shark
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Hi all,
Just after some advice.
When the winter comes do you still wear your huaraches and if so, do you wear socks with them?
Any problems with that?
Cheers,
Grant
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8:57 pm
January 7, 2011
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Steven
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Regarding Winter, here are 3 1/2 thoughts:
1) If you stay barefoot, your feet will adapt much more than you think they will (I haven't put on socks yet)
2) If you do loops instead of one big run, that'll help (e.g. go out for a mile, come back inside for a couple minutes, repeat)
3) Try some wool socks that are a bit too big (think about what you would wear with flip flops)
1/2) I've got a couple other ideas I'm playing with… more soon…
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9:40 pm
January 7, 2011
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Shark
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Thanks Steven,
Cheers,
Grant
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1:26 pm
February 10, 2011
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Stefan Hansen
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Hi all,
I'm new to running in huaraches (or barefooted), and just got my package yesterday. Today I was running and walking a little in my huaraches and a pair of wool socks. It was 18 F, with 8 mph wind, and it was – surprisingly – okay. My feet didn't feel cold, although they did feel slightly numb after 15-20 minutes. When I returned I heated my feet with lukewarm water and in some few minutes they felt normal. And, as I said, I'm new to this. Typically, I walk in big German boots in winter.
So far, I'm more than pleased with my homemade huaraches. Thank you Steven for making this possible for me! :)
All the best,
Stefan
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10:23 am
October 4, 2011
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JeffGallup
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I just got my huaraches a few months ago, and have been thinking about what to do as the weather gets colder. I'm going to see how it goes, but was also thinking about sock options for those really cold days. I saw these http://www.flipflopsocks.com/?…..odOAzLWQ but my biggest concern is slippage. My feet grip the footbad of my invisible shoes very well, but I wonder if that traction is lost with any kind of sock..
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1:51 pm
October 4, 2011
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Steven
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Jeff…
Funny, just yesterday I emailed that company to have them send me some samples so I could find out the answer to your exact question ;-)
So far they haven't agreed to send them to me, which is surprising considering the number of companies that HAVE sent me samples.
Speaking of which, I don't have first-hand experience of this, but I hear that the Injinji Yoga Socks work well with Invisible Shoes (they're sending me some this week, but a few of their Invisible Shoe-wearing employees swear by this combination)
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2:14 pm
October 4, 2011
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JeffGallup
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Ha! That's funny too because after posting here, I found those yoga socks also… they looked like they had some traction dots on the bottom, and seemed like a good alternative. Looking forward to hearing what you think of them! Thanks.. Jeff
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9:55 pm
October 4, 2011
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Flip flop socks? Thats great. I think I am going to order them and when I get back to the states in 2 weeks do my own review/comparison between the flip flop socks and the iniji socks
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10:09 pm
October 18, 2011
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JeffGallup
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Post edited 10:11 pm – October 18, 2011 by JeffGallup
  Ok.. trying something out here. I've been running the Incline and Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, and it's been getting colder in the AM when I go (around 5 or 530). Before shelling out $ for special socks, I took a $1.25 a pair clearance poly socks from Old Navy and performed surgery on them to separate the big toe for my invisible shoes.. Will be testing them out Thursday morning and report back :-)
Jeff
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9:45 am
October 20, 2011
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JeffGallup
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Ok… they worked out pretty well.. did help with keeping my toes warmer, and traction was good, but the trade off of course was less ground feel… more details here http://barefootinclined.blogspot.com/
Jeff
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10:23 am
November 9, 2011
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My wife brought me back a pair of Injinji toe socks from NY while she was there to support her sister in the NYC marathon. I've tried them out inside, and they feel great… going to put them to the test in the next few days, so I'll let you know. I'm taking this opportunity to put together my first "product review" on my blog..
Jeff
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11:02 am
November 15, 2011
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Ok… just completed a run with some Injinji toe socks. Overall they worked out great! Full review is here http://barefootinclined.blogsp…..i-toe.html
Jeff
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10:25 pm
December 3, 2011
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Ok… found the perfect winter socks (for me at least). Here's the review
http://barefootinclined.blogsp…..eview.html
Jeff
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6:37 am
January 3, 2012
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Python4
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I have worn socks with my Contacts a couple of times, and haven't had any problems at all. Once the cord between the toes works itself in, it feels fine. I'm in Southern California, so it usually isn't an issue, even in Winter, but sometimes the temps will be in the low 30s in the early morning, and I've tried it.
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6:48 pm
February 5, 2012
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sbhikes
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You might try Zemgear wellness version of their nija tabi. http://shop.zemgear.com/ZEMgea…..B005YRUK9K
I bought the outdoor version and the sole is a little stiff, but it does work. I don't think they'll be all that warm in truly frigid conditions though since they fit snug. I got them mostly so I could bushwhack through stickers and thistles.
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